DP had his bike stolen a few weeks ago. The police told him they would come round and interview him and take a statement, but they didn't turn up. I was not surprised by this at all, as the same thing happened a while back when I had my bag stolen. DP is not very proactive so didn't chase the police up, but sorted out the insurance claim which has now been paid. DP was looking on ebay to find the parts to replace his bike (as he hadn't received the full value of the bike in the payout), and he found that a seller on ebay was selling all the different (rare)bits of his bike (which he had originally bought separately and which he had itemised on his insurance claim). The seller is based nearby to us and has given the option of a pick up. DP phoned the police immediately and put through to a police woman who said someone would visit us in a few days. When DP pointed out that the auction finished in 36 hours she said that someone would come round at about 6pm to speak to us. DP offered to email the ebay link but was told by the police woman that she wasn't very good with technology so it was best to wait for the visit!
We waited all evening. We phoned at 8pm and was told that someone was on their way, but noone arrived. We phoned again this morning and were told that someone would get back to us sometime today!!
AIBU to think that the police should be a bit more bloody proactive! We have information that COULD lead to them preventing further crimes, and cracking down on just the sort of anti-social behaviour that the government keep banging on about. What makes me even more annoyed is that my friend who lives a few streets away had a spot visit from the police a few days ago to discuss any issues she might have. However they do not have the resources to deal with an ACTUAL crime.